The Salvation Army Māori Ministry

14/06/2026

Visiting Salvationists from the USA shared Terena's soldiership and dived in to help with the kai. And Jonas Hare - Taoho was there

13/06/2026

As we continue to celebrate Terena becoming a soldier, you can read more of her journey here: https://saltmagazine.org.nz/been-there-done-that/
And just like that, Terena Goodwin becomes a soldier. Ka mau te wehi e te tuahine

10/06/2026

We are excited to share the updated version of our Matariki resource pack for 2026! ✨

This pack is filled with helpful ways to acknowledge and celebrate Matariki in your setting. The pack includes some helpful context for Matariki, as well as ideas for gatherings, events, ways to partner with others and some helpful links and resources. We hope this is helpful for you as we move through the Matariki season!

A big tēnā koe, thank you to Te Tai Aroha ( Salvation Army Māori Ministry ) for their partnership in making this happen!

You can download the pack, along with social media images for church services here: https://tsanzf.sharepoint.com/sites/MissionResources/
(or comment or message us and we'll send this directly to you!

28/05/2026

Today's budget did few of us any favours. Here's how our whānau at SPPU - The Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit NZ saw it

The Salvation Army says the Budget announced today offers little to nothing for families already struggling and will likely push more whānau into hardship. “We are saddened the government has no plan to achieve the child poverty reduction targets,” says Dr Bonnie Robinson, Director of The Salva...

24/05/2026

“For the people we support, this isn’t just a policy shift, it affects day-to-day survival.”
- Bonnie Robinson, Director of SPPU - The Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit NZ , on changes to New Zealand’s social housing system.
Read more:

The Salvation Army says proposed changes to New Zealand’s social housing system risk placing additional strain on people already facing significant hardship. Announced ahead of Budget 2026, the reforms include increasing income-related rent for social housing tenants from 25 percent to 30 percent ...

19/05/2026

Whānau, hapori, nurses, care workers, health care advocates and allies!
We’re calling out to invite you to come together and kōrero about issues impacting the healthcare system!
We know you see firsthand the issues impacting our most vulnerable and it’s your lived experiences that have the power to provide solutions to many of the issues you encounter daily when it comes to the health care system.
Come and join us in a table talk session to help build a multi-year strategy for Decent Work and proper care in Aotearoa.

Join us on: Wednesday 27th May 2026
Location: Salvation Army Manukau, 16B Bakerfield Place

19/05/2026

Read how the Bridge programme in Ngāmotu, some good people and her own determination led Rose Hotene onto a healthier and happier future for her and her whānau.

The transformation of Rose Hotene is nothing short of inspirational. Six years ago the single mother of two was addicted to methamphetamine, on the verge of homelessness and desperate for a way out. Not only did she find a way out, she found a way forward to a healthier and happier future, thanks la...

06/05/2026

More awesome mahi from our SPPU - The Salvation Army Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit NZ whānau. Today they release of the first of several reports on reintegration and the challenges people face on release from prison. It will come as no surprise that securing accommodation is one of the key issues. Pānuitia...

https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/sppu/6-pillars-of-reintegration/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRndrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewmMD1_MJibrhI_4wGN4kO8eDa6gNRh9bKFyGcbo9YsTg71uyW3G5J6laeE8_aem_YwQZYDnZb-aujQ2_qy1C9Q

In Aotearoa New Zealand, more than 43 percent of people released from prison return within two years, and almost two‑thirds (59.2%) reoffend, highlighting the urgent need for effective reintegration strategies that support people to build stable, crime‑free lives upon release. Successful reinteg...

04/05/2026

Rose Hotene out collecting in Flatbush today. Mauri ora!

04/05/2026

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi - With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.

E te iwi, this week is an important one for Te Ope Whakaora, as our annual Red Shield Appeal kicks into gear with our distinctive collectors and their buckets at all the usual locations.
Your donations help fund essential community-based services, such as food banks, budgeting and financial mentoring, hardship grants, addiction services, supported accommodation, and ongoing support for people facing financial stress so if you can, please do.
The Red Shield appeal runs from today until May 10
You can also donate online...

Find out about this year's annual appeal and how you can help everyday Kiwis in need.